JOB DESCRIPTION Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Clondalkin Ageing Well Centre Full-time permanent Reference No: ****** *****) PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of patient centred care in the Clondalkin Ageing Well Centre.
This Centre is designed to provide for ambulatory outpatient Services primarily for patients requiring age-related healthcare.
The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 will manage and coordinate a smooth coordination of services, ensuring the highest standard of quality care is delivered at all times.
The successful candidate will act as a role model to lead the team to promote a holistic service for all patients and in line with the mission, vision and values of Tallaght University Hospital.
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office: Be registered in the General Division of the active Register of Nurses held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Have 3 years post registration experience and a minimum of 1 year in the speciality or related area.
Have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development.
Have proficiency in the English Language.
Desirable Criteria: Have a management course, minimum 3 weeks duration / module or commitment to undertake same within the first 18 months of appointment.
The management course must include an examination/assessment process.
Experience in ambulatory or outpatient services desirable.
2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, ****).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed applications for the office occurs.
3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Be of good character.
5. Garda Vetting Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital.
Given the specialised nature of the services provided, your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate.
The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you.
You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment.
Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status, the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.
6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act **** Schedule 2 of the Children First Act **** specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act.
This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners, registered nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers and others.
This includes staff working in adult services.
All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act ****.
Mandated persons, under the legislation are required to report any knowledge, belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed, is being harmed, or is at risk of being harmed.
The Act defines harm as assault, ill-treatment, neglect or sexual abuse, and covers single and multiple instances.
Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla, if requested, in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report.
Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that
(a) a child has been or is being assaulted, ill-treated, neglected or sexually abused, or
(b) a child's health, development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected.
Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on ; It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The appointment is fulltime 37.5 permanent contract 2. Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health